storm

Any disturbed state of the atmosphere, especially as affecting the earth's surface, and strongly implying destructive or unpleasant weather.

“The boat was torn to pieces in the storm, and nobody survived.”

auA thunderstorm.

A violent agitation of human society; a civil, political, or domestic commotion; violent outbreak.

“The proposed reforms have led to a political storm.”

meteorologyA very strong wind on the wind scale, stronger than a gale, less than a hurricane (10 or higher on the Beaufort scale).

militaryA violent assault on a stronghold or fortified position.

A violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning

impersonal(weather it) To be violent, with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.

“It stormed throughout the night.”

(metaphor) To rage or fume; to be in a violent temper.

with adverbial of directionTo move quickly and noisily like a storm, usually in a state of uproar or anger.

“She stormed out of the room.”

[army; crowd, rioters] To assault (a significant building) with the aim to gain power over it.

“Troops stormed the complex.”

“the storming of the Bastille”

(rare, poetic) to assault, gain power over (heart, mind+).

Behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

Take by force

“Storm the fort”

Blow hardweather

“It was storming all night”

Attack by storm; attack suddenly